Recently, nutritionists started to develop eating plans based on color.  By incorporating foods in a variety of colors into our diets, we can give our bodies the vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients they need to fight the free-radicals and inflammation that damage cells and cause premature aging.

Red and Orange: These colors are considered energy boosters. In fact, the pigments that produce the varying shades of orange and red are partially what make healthy foods so healthful. They are called lycopene and beta-carotene. These pigments function as a powerful antioxidants.

Yellow: Best examples are butternut squash, mangos, peaches, sweet corn and pineapple. I especially love pineapple. In addition to being an excellent source of vitamin C, pineapple contains bromelain. This enzyme aids in digestion and helps to decrease inflammation, which in turn fights sagging skin, wrinkles, and the loss of muscle mass.

Green: Chlorella, spirulina, aloe vera, broccoli, and wheat grass are amazing anti-agers. They are the major building blocks for skin-, hair-, and nails-cells.

Blue: Studies have shown that the color blue, like in blueberries, can be an appetite suppressant. In addition to blueberries,  blue foods includes blue corn, blue plums, blue grapes, and blue potatoes. The compound that gives blue foods their characteristic blue color, anthocyanin, is a powerful antioxidant that protects neurons, cells in the brain and nervous system.

Brown: Brown foods include walnuts, beans, oatmeal, whole grain bread, and spices cinnamon and nutmeg.These foods are good for digestion and have the ability to help regulate blood glucose levels by stimulating insulin receptors.

Colorless: Water is one of the best things you can put into your body. Its ability to help keep our bodies healthy and our skin youthful has been well-documented.

Yesterday, I have bought Green Phyto Foods made by NOW. This product is a potent blend of 36 nutrient dense superfoods containing a variety of vitamins, minerals, fiber, chlorophyll, enzymes, and herbs. It tastes good and it is the ideal with your breakfast.

Stay healthy,

Mary

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Free radicals can attack and even destroy bone cell membranes. To stop the damage, the body requires a steady supply of antioxidants. Researchers report that certain antioxidants may play a powerful role in protecting bone health.

Many antioxidants that are included in our daily food intake already help to limit damage of free radicals to our bones. For example, well-known antioxidant vitamin C is essential for collagen formation. Collagen is an important component for bone tissue creation and bone strengthening. So, remember, your bones need lemons, oranges, mandarins, and limes to stay healthy.

The potent antioxidant lycopene and the polyphenols seem to be of particular importance for the bone health. The lycopene is responsible for imparting the color red to food such as tomato. The polyphenols is found in most of the colorful fruits and vegetables. So, make sure your salad colorful.

Antioxidant Science Supplement is made with certified organic, non-GMO fruits and vegetables that cover the antioxidant color array from blueberry and cherry to carrot and spinach.It is a delicious organic, energy drink mix that blends easily with water, juice or smoothies. It’s ideal for your bones. Good for vegan diets or as a nutritional tool for the whole family. One portion covers 5 Servings of Fruits and Vegetables with only 35 calories and no sugar added, you will love the natural energy lift this product delivers.

Try it and stay healthy,

Mary

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